VW warns of plant closures, job cuts in Germany to reduce spending
VW considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete, according to the automaker’s works council.
GM patents deployable awning just like Rivian
Future General Motors vehicles could feature deployable awnings. That’s something Rivian has also tried to patent, although GM may have different uses in mind. A deployable awning was the...
2025 Dodge Hornet
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Dodge Hornet? What does it compare to? The Hornet is Dodge’s smaller crossover SUV, a sportier and decidedly costlier rival to the Hyundai Kona, Kia Seltos,...
Hyundai to make cars more comfortable with radiant heat, 48V glass
Radiant heat could be key to using less energy to heat vehicle cabins Heated glass could help rapidly defrost windshields in the future Window tint could help lower vehicle cabin temps and increase...
Tesla Model Y Juniper May Debut In Q1 2025 With 7 Seats In China, Europe
The refreshed Tesla Model Y codenamed “Juniper” could debut in the first quarter of 2025. It could add the seven-seater option for the Europea and Chinese markets. The Tesla Model Y is a...
Stellantis develops tank turn steering system for EVs
Future Stellantis EVs might feature the ability to execute a tank turn Rivian ended up passing on tank turns The electric Mercedes-Benz G-Class can make a tank turn Following the lead of a handful...
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque? What does it compare to? The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a styling statement in a somewhat practical SUV body. It compares...
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475K
The tri-motor Lucid Air Sapphire provides a quick means of escape from trouble, but should no escape route be available, there’s now an armored version as well. California-based U.S. Armor...
Kameale Terry on what we don’t know about charging reliability (Episode 266)
The CEO of ChargerHelp weighs in on the industry’s inaccurate uptime calculation and what issues actually underlie charger unreliability.
2025 Land Rover Defender Beach Break aims for the beach for $73,325
The 2025 Land Rover Defender lineup adds a new special edition inspired by surf and sun. Limited to just 20 units, the Beach Break model adds Tasman Blue paint, a white roof, 20-inch wheels (with...
Old Vs. New Tesla Model 3 Performance Drag Race: ‘A Bit Disappointing’
Carwow raced the old Tesla Model 3 Perfomance against the latest version. The European-spec 2024 Model 3 Performance has less power than the U.S.-spec version. The latest Tesla Model 3 Performance...
These are the 10 most powerful cars on sale
It wasn’t long ago that only the most exotic of supercars had north of 500 hp, but today you can get more than double that in family crossovers and sedans. Yes, the performance scene has...
Nissan Leaf gets 20-kw bidirectional charger for US
Nissan Leaf owners are getting a new, higher-power, bidirectional charger option Using the FE-20 bidirectional charger won’t void the Leaf’s warranty Nissan didn’t say how much the...
2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport? What does it compare to? The 2025 Land Rover Discovery Sport is a five-seat compact SUV that competes with the BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Is the...
Ford working on a winch for electric trucks
Ford is developing a winch for electric vehicles that would plug directly into a charge port. It’s not unusual for winches to run off a vehicle’s 12-volt AC accessory electrical power,...
Fed’s decision could benefit industry, but how about customers?
Our editorial board weighs in on the possibility of interest rate cuts.
Next-gen Mercedes S-Class planned with gas and electric power
Eighth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class due around the end of the decade Gas and electric versions of new S-Class will feature similar styling but different platforms EQS likely to be phased out...
2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid costs $32,150, gets 47 mpg combined
Pricing for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid mid-size sedan costs $32,150—just $235 more than the 2024 model. The base price, includes a mandatory $1,150 destination charge, applies to the base...
First Shift: Design transformation for Lexus
• Design transformation for Lexus • Genesis to add hybrids • GM, Samsung SDI push back plant opening • BrightDrop vans to be rebranded as...
VW working on synthetic leather made from hemp
Volkswagen is working with German startup Revoltech on a hemp-based substitute for leather upholstery to help further lower the environmental impact of its vehicles. The new material could see use...